Lawrence H. Herzog

Lawrence H. “Larry” Herzog, 77, of Lansing, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at his home. He was born April 2, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Paul and Evelyn (Schlegel) Herzog.

Larry served in the U.S. Army. After discharge he worked as a police officer for the Chicago Police Department. He later moved to Leavenworth and worked at Hallmark Cards for 30 years in the maintenance department.

On June 13, 1980, he married Barbara J. Winsor in Miami, Okla. She survives at the home. He is also survived by his children, Dean Herzog of Hawaii, Gerry Herzog of Leavenworth, Gary Herzog of Albuquerque, N.M., Tracie Pursel of Leavenworth, Bret Pursel of Leavenworth and L.D. and wife Katie Herzog of Olathe; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Herzog.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Leavenworth National Cemetery.